Color Temperature and Its Effect on Our Mood

Many experts have researched that lighting color can affect your mood. We also have experienced this thing ourselves. We know how our mood is on a sunny day and how different it becomes on a rainy day. The color of light plays an important role on your current task at hand too. Choosing suitable color is as important as your room’s paint. These lighting colors are categorized on the basis of temp. The color temperature of a light source is measured in Kelvin and it is determined when it is illuminated. It is basically the light appearance provided by a light measured on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000. If there is a lower temperature in Kelvin, it means there is more yellow light emitted from LED Lamp. The order goes like this – yellow, white and then blue and so on. Based on the following details you can learn about how to choose the best light for your residential area.

It’s amazing to know how colors influence our mind and emotions. There’s so much more to know about color temperatures -

• 2700K-3000K
Under this range, the light colors are generally Warm white and Soft white. This light color range is suitable for relaxing a bit. Our mood tends to be cozy at this temperature of light. If you want to welcome someone then, it’s also the suitable color for more pleasure. The best use of this range color can be done in living rooms and dining rooms.

• 3500K-4100K
This is the next range of temperature of light colors. The colors categorized in this range are Cool white, Neutral white and Bright white. Use this range’s lighting products in Kitchens, Bathrooms and outdoor purpose respectively. This helps in creating your mood clean, direct and to keep it in a balanced state for a while.

• 5000-6550K
This is next range of color temp. The colors in this range seem Natural as Daylight. This type of color helps in creating a vibrant, refreshing and energetic mood. This range is best for reading, utility areas and under cabinet lighting. Feel the warmth of these colors and enjoy your regular utilities.

Many studies show that LED Tubelights and other lights’ color can affect even our circadian rhythms. According to light therapy studies, red color has the lowest impact on our brain activity. The most influential colors for our mind and emotions are white and blue light. They significantly affect the cerebral responses that control our sleep patterns and mood.

To induce certain emotions with lighting colors and altering mood you should notice the effects of colors in you. Try red color when you’re feeling dull or little bit low and see the change for yourself. Green is the best color for relieving anxiety. Experience the changes in your mood with different lighting colors in your workspace, home and find a perfect and balanced ambiance that feels right to you.